Ranger Stories

National park staff are the heartbeat of our parks – safeguarding our lands, preserving our history and building community.

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  • Greetings from Glacier National Park

    One of my favorite hikes was a ranger led hike to the Grinnell Glacier in September 2007. The ranger kept our interest through the long hike with his knowledge of geology, history and the animals inhabiting the park and he helped us navigate back to the lodge since one of…

  • Greetings from Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    Our annual family vacation that occurred in mid May of 2025 was wonderful! The Ocracoke Island weather, beaches, experiences with the other vacationers, residents, and business owners were perfect. A highlight of our trip was the opportunity for our six year old granddaughter to participate in the Junior Ranger program…

  • Greetings from Grand Canyon National Park

    While hiking with a friend on the North Kibab trail from the North Rim to the river, we witnessed a true unsung hero in action. It was a hot sunny day and we stopped at a shady spring for a rest and to refill our water. A ranger came up…

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